Host your own workshops
Side Rail Collective offers a flexible, affordable studio in Georgetown, with space for up to 20 people—ideal for artists who want to host workshops or creative events.
Starting at just $75/month to share our creative space.
Use your hours to work solo or run classes, No lease required.
Become a Nomad Member by applying below.
At Side Rail you can
Host workshops in a 20-person studio
Set your own schedule and pricing, commission-free
Use your hours for teaching, studio work, or a mix
Keep it simple—no long-term lease or overhead
How it works
1. Join as a Nomad Member
Choose a monthly plan based on how often you want to use the space.
2. Schedule your workshop time
Use your hours to host classes or events.
3. Promote your workshop
We’ll help amplify through our channels, plus you bring your own audience.
4. Get paid directly
You set your pricing and collect payments.
Painting & drawing
Collage & mixed media
Fiber & textile arts
Jewelry & small object work
Creative writing / interdisciplinary sessions
Experimental or collaborative workshops
Clay - Coming soon!
Host creative workshops
Nomad Studio Memberships
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This membership level offers up to 20 hours in our shared workspace, or 4 hours use of the entire Nomad Studio for your workshop or creative event each month.
$75/month
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Utilize our shared art supplies, enjoy your own 12×12×12” storage cubby, plus your own wall space in our shared areas, and our hanging fees are waived when you participate in our shows. Lastly, you are welcome to be featured on the People page of our website.
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24/7 access, 3 month commitment. Hours may be pro-rated among the use of individual tables and the full Nomad studio. See FAQ below for details.
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This membership level offers up to 40 hours in our shared workspace, or 8 hours use of the entire Nomad Studio for your workshop or creative event each month.
$140/month
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Utilize our shared art supplies, enjoy your own larger storage space, plus your own wall space in our shared areas, and our hanging fees are waived when you participate in our shows. Lastly, you are welcome to be featured on the People page of our website.
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24/7 access, 3 month commitment. Hours may be pro-rated among the use of individual tables and the full Nomad studio. See FAQ below for details.
Ways to leverage
Nomad Studio
Run a monthly workshop
Host one 2–4 hour class each month and build a recurring audience.
Test a new class idea
Try something once without committing to a long-term rental.
Teach & make
Use part of your membership to teach, and the rest for your own practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Collective Members share a number of things in common, namely 24/7 access to Side Rail Collective and our shared creative space, Nomad Studio. We are also a creative community who share a low-fee, no-commission gallery, members’ events, Georgetown’s monthly Art Attack, and access to one another for creative support and connection. We host creative events for the public, and welcome members at Level 2 and above to display artwork and host events of their own, whether private or open to the community. Members share no obligations beyond following the rules, though limited volunteer opportunities are available to help offset the costs of Membership.
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If you enjoy creating alongside fellow creative people, then Side Rail Collective may be a good community for you. We offer a low-cost space and a no-cost gallery in which creative individuals and emerging artists can thrive.
There are three key ways to take advantage of a Side Rail Membership. One, enjoy the shared space to pursue your own creative practice. Two, enjoy use of the entire Nomad Studio to host events. Three, participate in creative events at Side Rail, with access to Members’ events and discounts on many other events. Membership features, hours and rates vary by Level.
Everyone is welcome to attend our public events, to visit the space and see whether Side Rail is a place you might enjoy. Ready to Apply? Reach out and a Member will be in touch.
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Members at levels 2 and 3, as well as Resident members with their own studios, may reserve Nomad Studio for their own events. Your event may be private or open to the public, free or ticketed. You choose, and you handle coordination of promotion, payments, and all logistics.
Members at Level 2 share 4 hours’ use of the entire Nomad Studio per month, and those at Level 3 share 8 hours’ use. These same members may reserve additional hours hosting events, by buying Add-On Credits for fee of $25/hour.
Unused hours roll over each month, but reset quarterly. So for example, a Level 2 member can theoretically use the entire Nomad Studio for a 12-hour event once per quarter.
Non-members may also rent our space. Please reach out with inquiries.
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One membership hour equals use of one table in the nomad studio for one hour. Level 1 members may reserve one table up to 10 hours each month, and are welcome to bring a friend to share it. Level 2 & 3 members enjoy the additional benefit of converting their table hours into full use of the studio. Five table hour equals one full studio hour. So, L2 members may convert their 20 hours of individual table use into 4 hours use of the entire Nomad studio for their workshop or other creative event. L3 is similar, with 40 hours converting to 8. These hours can be pro-rated. Unused hours roll over each month, but reset quarterly.
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Maybe! If the event is open to the public, then yes. We ask that all public events hosted by Members are either free or discounted for other Members of Side Rail.
